6 ‘Black Panther’ Premiere Red-Carpet Looks We Can’t Get Over

Maybe it was the purple carpet or the “royal attire” dress code, but the cast of Black Panther totally brought their fashion A game to Monday night’s premiere. Some stars paid homage to the film’s fictitious African nation of Wakanda with tribal accents, while others opted for vibrant hues with warrior-inspired accessories. Whatever the inspiration, these six stars totally crushed it.

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1. When Lupita Nyong’o Channeled Her Inner Warrior Princess

Nyong’o took a page from her character’s playbook and donned a vibrant purple Versace gown with gold armor accents.

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2. And Danai Gurira Was Perfection in Pink

Who says pink has to be soft? Gurira looked fierce in a bright pink gown with ruffle and crystal accents.

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3. When Sterling K. Brown’s Outfit Said ‘Randall Who?’

Brown (with his wife and son) left his This Is Us character’s J.Crew separates at home and opted for a sleek black look worthy of a GQ spread.

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4. And Janelle Monáe Wore a Crown Like the Queen She Is

Monáe’s gold crown, chic black ballgown and dramatic sleeves gave us major Coming to America vibes and we’re all about it.

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5. When Angela Bassett Was a Vision in Marigold

The color. The tassels. The beads. The platforms. We truly can’t decide which part of this bold look is our favorite.

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6. And Finally, When Issa Rae Was an Actual Goddess

From the top knot to the metallic pumps, and everything in between, we’re loving Rae’s Grecian-inspired ensemble.